Top 5 Reasons Why You Need Whole House Surge Protection
Power surges can happen when lightning strikes, either directly or nearby, when the power supplied by the utility company surges and fluctuates, and even when large motors like your A/C equipment start-up. According to a study by Mississippi State University, Madison County, Mississippi, records about 10,400 lightning strikes annually. That has a lot of potential […]
Zinsco Electrical Panels
History[mfn]Wikipedia Article[/mfn] Frank Adam Electric, a manufacturer of electrical panels and circuit breakers, was founded in 1891 as part of the Blacker and Adam Watch Company in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1928, a young sales manager named Emile Zinsmeyer took charge of Frank Adam Electric’s western division in Los Angeles. In the latter part of the Great Depression, Emile […]
Vent Free Fireplace Odor
This week I inspected a home with a vent-free fireplace. They’re common in Central Mississippi. After lighting the log set, my nose picked up a distinct odor. It smelled like a mix of burning dust and a kerosene lamp. The seller had three dogs and two cats – all inside/outside pets. If you’re having trouble […]
Electrical Safety – AFCI Protection
As a licensed home inspector and construction coach I’m familiar with AFCI protection. I want homeowners to understand what it is, and why it’s so important. To keep this topic in perspective, it’s best to start with your local building code compliance office. In Mississippi, code officials choose certain sections of building safety codes they’d […]
I Have Bats In My Attic – Now What
Bats are great for keeping the neighborhood bug population down, however there are few things to keep in mind when considering hosting a colony of bats in your attic.